2024-05-01T14:24:31-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150154942/african-american-women-are-propelling-detroit-s-architecture-and-interior-design-scenes Katherine Guimapang 2019-08-26T15:32:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/55/55c637f7a676cd7ba0fd0621d4d33ae1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>For August, Archinect has explored a variety of topics relating to the changing landscape of the city of&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/12263/detroit" target="_blank">Detroit</a>, including new initiatives in <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150150154/the-city-that-could-understanding-detroit-through-inclusive-design-and-public-policy" target="_blank">design and public policy</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150150740/fellow-fellows-brittany-utting" target="_blank">academics</a>, and architectural&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150152673/extents-on-the-importance-of-being-earnest-contemporary-urbanism-and-the-digital-world" target="_blank">practice</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As we near the end of the month, our focus turns to the architects, designers, urban planners, and community-centered programs in Detroit that have collaborated to enrich neighborhoods and develop stronger examples of equity within the area.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://businessofhome.com/articles/these-african-american-women-are-revitalizing-detroit-s-design-scene" target="_blank">Erica Snow of <em>Business of Home</em></a><em></em>, a 2018 report from Design Core Detroit states the nature of Detroit's growth. "Design is thriving in the Motor City [..] architecture and interior design were $489.6 million and $148.6 million industries, respectively, in the city's metropolitan area, and the design industry as a whole grew 15-percent between 2012 and 2016."&nbsp;</p> <p>This type of growth and focus on design has made&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150150154/the-city-that-could-understanding-detroit-through-inclusive-design-and-public-policy" target="_blank">Detroit into a "must watch city</a>." The area has a vibrant past and bright future that is coming together thanks to dedicated...</p>